North Carolina inspection, yeah i do have to do it. Options

[tazz9924]

So im new to the carolinas, and therefore i have to get my 914 inspected at least once and i have a couple questions. Will they fail a car for not having those ugly wart lights on the side? And will they fail a car if the pop ups aren’t operational (my right one stopped working and i haven’t fixed it yet, it needs some new wires.) Is anyone here by chance an nc inspector that can help me out or know someone who does them and isnt a super stickler?

ps. side question what is the North Carolina antique plate for? is it like washingtons collector plates where it doesn’t require tabs/inspections but applies driving limits?

[mepstein]

We are lucky in PA. Antique plates don’t require an inspection, are a one time fee and have very few restrictions.
Personally, I would just go to your dmv and ask your questions at the counter and then do what is appropriate to get the car to comply. In PA, since I don’t need an inspection, I go to an independent title center. They add ~ $25 but fill out the proper forms (it’s confusing just to figure out the proper ones) and expedite the process. It’s worth it to me. Sucks that in NC you have yearly personal property tax applied to your cars. My son moved to NC and was surprised about the yearly tax.